Fort Toulouse - Jackson Park Campground

Alabama River Lakes encompasses Fort Toulouse - Jackson Park Campground, a state-managed facility that operates year-round along the riverbank in Camden. The campground features 39 sites with water and electric hookups, accommodating big rigs on paved pads while maintaining no-pet policies throughout the property.

Sites include 50/30/20 amp service and water connections, with a single dump station positioned at the campground entrance. The bathhouse provides separate men's and women's facilities with multiple shower stalls, though Tim G. notes "the bathhouse showers have terrible shower heads, but are functional." Each site comes equipped with grills and picnic tables on spacious layouts that prevent crowding between neighbors.

The campground sits within a National Historic Site featuring preserved French and early American fort ruins from the 1700s-early 1800s. Walking trails wind through the park grounds, connecting to interpretive areas and historic structures. A boat launch provides direct river access for anglers and paddlers. School groups frequently visit during academic months for educational programs, creating daytime activity around the historic features.

Campers seeking additional options can explore campgrounds around Wetumpka, located northeast of the park for those wanting different amenities or pet-friendly policies.

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Location

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Fort Toulouse - Jackson Park Campground is located in Alabama

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Coordinates

32.50420432 N
86.25416979 W

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    Verified by 10 users
    Last on 4/1/26

Connectivity

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    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
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    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 3 users
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 10 users
    Last on 4/1/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

Contact

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8 Reviews

Many visitors appreciated the quiet, spacious sites at $20/night with full hookups and historic park access. Numerous guests pointed out clean facilities, though some shower heads need updating. Most found it an excellent value for a peaceful getaway.

Reviewed Nov. 8, 2025

Closed for Reenactment

Checked out the web page prior to coming. Looked like a perfect spot for a day or two. When we arrived the campground was closed because they were doing a reenactment. It was a really cool park with a ton of history wish we could have spent the night. They have a boat launch and are right on the river. Too bad the web page didn’t say they would be closed for that weekend. Maybe we will try again later in the month

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Fort Toulouse - Jackson Park Campground by Alisa P., November 8, 2025
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Reviewed May. 31, 2023

Tents and RV

2 days ran us $32 power right next to the cement RV pad and grassy shaded areas abundant. Camp host wasn't visible, the next morning they were very understanding in letting uz stay another night. 24 hour showers and a firepit wirh water. Dont let the 5pm cut off for the office scare ya off, the gate does close at 9pm so give em a hollar.

Site21
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Mar. 17, 2022

It's a gem for us!

A lot of perks with this $20 a night campground. You have access to the trails and historic park, views of the river, and electric and water hookups. One dump station, but for the price we can't complain. Had a lot of fun at our stop there!

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Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Fort Toulouse - Jackson Park Campground by Alura E., March 17, 2022
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Reviewed Mar. 6, 2022

Great private spot!

Initially planned to stay two nights, but made it four! Beautiful, quiet campground. Had separate men & women's bathrooms, w 4 or 5 toilet stalls and maybe 4 showers (not all worked well). Each site was big and never felt too close to other campers. Well kept property (bathrooms run down - but not gross). Campground inside of park w several walking/hiking trails. Very tranquil. Each spot (maybe 40 spots) had w/e w dump station on way out. No more than eight campers while we were there.

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Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Mar. 7, 2021

Favorite Secret

This is a great little place to hide away for a few days and just enjoy the outdoors. It is a National Historic Site with preserved/restored sites of historic French and early American forts from the 1700s-early 1800s. There are 39 sites. Most are big-rig friendly. There is room for tents as well. The is one group site. All sites have 50/30/20 power and water. A dump station is located at the entrance to the campground. The bathhouse showers have terrible shower heads, but are functional. There is a boat launch. There are two hiking trails in addition to the large open areas in the park. There are frontier re-enactments at various times of the year. RV fees are $20/night and a discount is available for military and seniors. We enjoy this park often -but keep it a secret just between us.

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2020

Nice and quiet

Clean and quiet. Great amenities. Get any size rv in the spaces. Tent sights. Very clean bathhouse.

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2020

Very Quiet

This park is very quiet with deer walking through in the early morning and late afternoon. Never crowded. Older park but nice bathrooms.

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017

Historic Park, small campground

While this is a neat park to visit, there is limitedcamping available here. There are 39 RV sites with water, electric (dump station provided as well), grills, picnic tables and a paved pad not ideal for tenting. However, there are nice restrooms with clean hot showers.

Given the feel of this facility and its amenities, I feel as though this is primarily a day use facility. Full of historical buildings, interpretive information and other artifacts. This is a popular spot for school field trips, so if you're visiting during the school year don't be surprised if there are kiddos running around.

Whether you are camping or not, admission is only $2/person and there is a nice visitor's center full of helpful information to help understand the significance of the park.

Month of VisitJanuary

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fort Toulouse - Jackson Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Fort Toulouse - Jackson Park Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Fort Toulouse - Jackson Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.